noun

barkeep

BAH-keep

Barkeep (noun) means a bartender; someone who runs or works behind a bar. Example: “The barkeep poured him another whiskey without being asked.”

noun

A bartender; someone who runs or works behind a bar.

"The barkeep poured him another whiskey without being asked."

How to use barkeep

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal word for a bartender.

When to use it

Slightly old-fashioned or Western-movie in tone compared to the more everyday "bartender."

barkeeped past tense, barkeeps plural, barkeeps singular

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The _____ poured him another whiskey without being asked.

A shortened form of "barkeeper," combining "bar" and "keep."

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What does “barkeep” mean?

The word “barkeep” means a bartender; someone who runs or works behind a bar. In plain terms, an informal word for a bartender.

How do you pronounce “barkeep”?

“Barkeep” is pronounced BAH-keep (/ˈbɑɹˌkiːp/ in IPA).

How do you use “barkeep” in a sentence?

Here is “barkeep” used in a sentence: “The barkeep poured him another whiskey without being asked.”

What part of speech is “barkeep”?

“Barkeep” is a noun.

Vocabulary lists that include barkeep:

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